Window



Nov; 29, 1956 A. H. HASKEH.

WINDOW 2 Sheet-Sheet 1 Filed Sept. 25, 1953 fi/den H. Haskell INVENTOR.

1956 A. H. HASKELL ,771,133.

WINDOW Filed Sept. 25, 1953 Alden H. Haskell INVENTOR.

BY WW ZSM 2 Sheets-Sheet 2' United States Patent WINDOW Alden H.Haskell, Lexington, Ky.

Application September 25, 1953, Serial No. 382,363

3 Claims. (Cl. 160-89) This invention relates to a window, and morespecifically provides a window having a plurality of movable sections.

An object of this invention is to provide a window wherein each sectionof the window includes a pair of members pivoted to each other whereinthe window may be moved from the extended position to an open position.

Another object of this invention is to provide a novel windowconstruction having a screen for preventing the entry of flies or otherinsects.

A further object of this invention is to provide a window having a novellatch means for maintaining the window sections in adjusted position.

Yet another object of this invention is to provide a novel foldablewindow having an awning adjustably and removably secured thereto.

A still further object of this invention is to provide a window having awide range of adjustability which is simple in construction, easy tomanipulate and inexpensive to manufacture.

These together with other objects and advantages which will becomesubsequently apparent reside in the details of construction andoperation as more fully hereinafter described and claimed, referencebeing had to the accompanying drawings forming a part hereof, whereinlike numerals refer to like parts throughout, and in which:

Figure l is a perspective view showing the window of this invention withthe panel sections in folded position;

Figure 2 is a transverse, vertical top plan section taken substantiallyalong section line 22 of Figure 1, showing details of the window latchmeans;

Figure 3 is a detail view showing the window latch means with the latchin disengaged position;

Figure 4 is a longitudinal, vertical section taken substantially alongthe longitudinal center line of the window of Figure 1 showing theparticular arrangement of the latch engaging detents;

Figure 5 is a fragmental, vertical section showing the folding window ofthis invention with the awning and the storm window in position;

Figure 6 is a transverse, vertical section taken substantially alongsection line 6-6 of Figure 5 showing details of the storm window andawning mounting;

Figure 7 is a top plan view looking down on the awning arrangement ofFigure 5;

Figure 8 is a detail view showing the storm window mounting; and

Figure 9 is a detail perspective view showing a modified form of windowlatch means.

Referring now more specifically to Figure l of the drawings, it will beseen that the numeral 10 generally designate the window of thisinvention positioned in a suitable wall 12 of a building.

The window 10 includes a rectangular frame member 14 having top, bottomand side walls and the side walls of the frame member 14 are providedwith a pair of elongated notches 16 for receiving an overlap type screen18 wherein the screen may be pulled up or lowered as desired. A largerand deeper elongated notch 20 is pro- 2,771,133 Patented Nov. 20, 1956vided in the sides of the frame 14 and a plurality of vertically spacedblind sockets 22 are positioned in the bottom of the notch 20 forpurposes described hereinafter. A pair of window panels 24 and 26, eachhaving a frame member, are pivotally secured together by a hinge member28 and the adjacent edges of the panels 24 and 26 are provided with atongue and groove connection 30 with an overlapping member 32 forsecurely closing the hinge portion 30. The remote edges of the panels 26and 24 are provided with an elongated bore 34 slidably receiving a latchmember 36 having a pin 38 at its outer end and a right angular bentportion 40 adjacent its other end which is adjacent the mid point of theedge of the panels 26 and 24. A coil spring 42 surrounds the member 36and engages a stop 44 thereon for urging the rod member and the pin 38to an extended position where the pin 38 engages the blind socket 22. Asocket 46 is pro vided at the outer edge of the panels 26 and 24 forreceiving the pin member 38 when in its retracted position. As will beseen, an opening 48 is provided adjacent the mid-portion of the panels26 and 24 for slidably receiving the angularly bent portion 40. Thehandle portions 40 are grasped by a user and moved toward each other fordisengaging the pins 38 from the socket 22. It will be noted that eachof the remote edges of the panels 26 and 24 are provided with thesliding members 36 and the pins 38 for engaging the socket 22 therebyproviding a vertical adjustment for the remote edges of the panelmembers wherein the panels may be moved vertically or into a foldedposition substantially as shown in Figure 1. Referring now morespecifically to Figures 4-7, it will be noted that each of the panelmembers 26, 24 are provided with exterior channel members 50 and 52 forreceiving a storm window member 54 composed of a suitable glass or thelike. A pair of upstanding bolts 56 havingthreaded end portionsprojecting above the channel members 50 -slidably engage an elongatedslot 58 in an awning member 60 and a cross piece 62 engaged by a wingnut 64 maintains the awning 60 in sliding adjustable relation. Theawning 60 obviously shades the window 10 when the awning is in thecorrect adjusted position. Figure 8 shows the specific relation betweenthe storm window 54 and the panels 26 and 24 with the dead air space forinsulating the inner panels 26 and 24 from the outside atmosphere. Thestructure of Figure 9 is a modified form of the window edging whereindummy rollers 66 are provided on a separate edging member therebyguiding the movement of the window panels 26 in an 0bvious manner.

The operation of the device will be readily understood. When it isdesired to open the window panels 26 and 24 the screen member 18 ismanipulated in an obvious manner and the handle members 40 are graspedand pulled toward each other thereby releasing the pins 38 from thesockets 22 and permitting the remote edges of the panels 26 and 24 to bemoved vertically either toward each other to a position as shown inFigure 4 or they both may be moved in the same direction to change theposition of the window as desired. The storm window 54 may be placed inthe channel member 50 as desired during the winter weather to protectthe inner panels 26 and 24 from the outside atmosphere thereby savingfuel and providing a better shelter. The awning member 60 may be securedto the panels 26 and 24 wherever desired to shade the window 10 from thedirect light of the sun and removed from a position in the interior ofthe building when desired. The modified device of Figure 9 may beemployed wherever desired, wherein the dummy roller 66 provides a betterguide for the window panels 26 and 24 thereby assuring an easyadjustment of the window as desired. It will be seen that the variouscomponent parts of the window of the present invention are accessiblefrom the interior of the building wall 12 wherein the awning member' 60and storm window members 54 may be removed or assembled in relation tothe window 10. Also, this permits cleaning, repair or the like withoutthe danger of falling from the window ledge and requires the expenditureof muchless short by the person working on the window.

The various elements of the device may be made of any suitable materialsas desired, such as wood, ar aluminum which is light, inexpensive, andlong lasting. Obviou'sly, other types of screens may be used such as theroller type screen and various awnings may be adapted for use on thistype window. Further, the sides of the notch 20 may be adjusted to takeup any wear of the roller pin 38 and the device naturally may employonly a single pair of panels 26 and 24 or the double pair of panels asillustrated in this specific embodiment. The glass portions of thepanels 26 and 24 may be secured in the frames therefor by any suitableglazing means for making the joints water-tight. Obviously, the windowsmay be made in various sizes to accommodate various sized windowopenings as desired by the home builder.

From the foregoing, the construction and operation of the device will bereadily understood and further explanation' is believed to beunnecessary. However, since numerous modifications and changes willreadily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limitthe invention to the exact construction shown and described, andaccordingly all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resortedto, falling within the scope of the appended claims.

What is claimed as new is as follows:

1. A window comprising a frame mounted in a building wall, a pair ofwindow panels in said frame, hinge means pivotally interconnectingadjacent edges of said panels, centrally operated spring loaded latchmeans for adjustably positioning the remote edges of said panels on saidframe, a removable storm window member secured to the outer surface ofeach panel in spaced sealed relation, and a removable awning membersecured to one of said panels for protection from direct sun rays, saidstorm window members and awning member being accessible from theinterior of a building in which the frame is mounted.

2. A window for mounting in an opening in a building wall comprising agenerally rectangular frame, a pair of window panels, means releasablyconnecting, the remote edges of said panels to said frame for permittingsliding and pivotal movement thereof, hinge means interconnecting theadjacent edges of saidpanels, said frame having longitudinal grooves inopposite edges thereof, each of said grooves having a bottom surfacewith a plurality of spaced sockets disposed therein,- said meansreleasably connecting the remote edges of the panels to the frameincluding a pair of movably' mounted ro'dsl mounted on each remote edge,spring means urging the outer ends of said rods outwardly from the edgesof the panels, handles on said rods for retracting the outer ends ofsaid rods, and a roller mounted on the outer end of each rod forpositioning in selective sockets thereby releasably locking the edges ofthe panels in adjusted position, said rollers being disposed within thegrooves when the rods are retracted for facilitating movement of theremote edges of said panels thereby permitting adjustment of the panelsand adjusting the angular relation th'er'ebetween, each of said panelsincluding a transparent pane and a peripheral name.

3; The combination of claim 2 together with an opaque panel removablyand adjustably mounted on one of said panels.

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